Total Complaints
2 filings
TOYOTA 4RUNNER · model year
1984 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1984TOYOTA4RUNNER carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1984 4RUNNER is suspension with 1 filings, followed by tires:tread/belt (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 1984 4RUNNER. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20000822CrashTIRES:TREAD/BELT
AS I WAS DRIVING ON I-85 N. THE LEFT REAR TREAD OF THE TIRES CAME OFF, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. THE TOYOTA 4 RUNNER WAS DESTROYED I WAS VERY FORTUNATE. I ROTATED AND BALANCED MY TIRES ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR, AND DRY. THESE TIRES NEED TO BE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195R15 )
19990809CrashSUSPENSION
ROLLOVER ON FLAT, DRY PAVEMENT, 50 MPH, "FISH HOOK" MANEUVER TO AVOID OTHER VEHICLE, AS PER 1986 POLICE REPORT. IS THERE SOMEONE I SHOULD CONTACT? PAID 4 YEARS ON BANK LOAN FOR A DESTROYED VEHICLE, BROKE NECK/HALO TRACTION/FUSION OF 3 VERTEBRAE.
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1984 TOYOTA 4RUNNER have?▼
The 1984 TOYOTA 4RUNNER has 2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 TOYOTA 4RUNNER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1984 TOYOTA 4RUNNER is SUSPENSION with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES:TREAD/BELT.
Is the 1984 TOYOTA 4RUNNER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.